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Production of watermelons in Serbia
Serbia
Tuesday 04 September 2007
Watermelon as a vegetable crop is known to be grown and cultivated since the nineteen century in villages located in Eastern Serbia. Favorable climatic conditions with many sunny days during its growing season represent a good base for watermelon production in Serbia.
With more than 15.1 tons per hectare (in some regions it goes up to 90 tons per hectare) watermelon presents vegetable crop with the highest yield. Watermelons are used fresh for consumption for their tender, sweet and fresh taste. During the harvest season (July. August) watermelon is mostly sold on the local market thought markets, greengrocers and supermarkets. In 2004 only 10% of the total watermelon production (worth 2 million US dollars) has been exported.
Watermelon production is mostly located in the small scale farms but, in the last few years, has been increasing both in open field and in greenhouses. Early production of watermelons is facilitated in plastic greenhouses, providing a protected environment in early spring. High plastic greenhouses yield more than 10% of watermelon production for fresh market. In 2004 more than 265 tons of watermelons were grown on area of 17.500 hectares.
With more than 15.1 tons per hectare (in some regions it goes up to 90 tons per hectare) watermelon presents vegetable crop with the highest yield. Watermelons are used fresh for consumption for their tender, sweet and fresh taste. During the harvest season (July. August) watermelon is mostly sold on the local market thought markets, greengrocers and supermarkets. In 2004 only 10% of the total watermelon production (worth 2 million US dollars) has been exported.
Watermelon production is mostly located in the small scale farms but, in the last few years, has been increasing both in open field and in greenhouses. Early production of watermelons is facilitated in plastic greenhouses, providing a protected environment in early spring. High plastic greenhouses yield more than 10% of watermelon production for fresh market. In 2004 more than 265 tons of watermelons were grown on area of 17.500 hectares.
